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The Best Episodes of Hart of Dixie

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New Yorker Zoe Hart has it all figured out - after graduating top of her class from medical school, she'll follow in her father's footsteps and become a cardio-thoracic surgeon. But when her dreams fall

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 10 - Bluebell
    9.1/10(605 votes)

    #1 - Bluebell

    S4:E10

    As Zoe and Wade try to work out their issues, Zoe makes a life-changing decision and Wade does everything he can to make it happen before their baby is born. Lavon feels guilty about misleading Lemon and is determined to make things right. Meanwhile, George and AnnaBeth are frustrated with their current situation, leaving them with a big decision to be made.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  2. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 22 - Second Chance
    8.5/10(359 votes)

    #2 - Second Chance

    S3:E22

    Zoe tries to be a supportive friend to Wade, but when she makes a grand gesture, Wade is forced to make a tough decision about his future with the Rammer Jammer and BlueBell. Lavon and George meet their hero Don Todd, who helps them see things in their life more clearly. Grandma Bettie tries to convince Lemon that she has to take her search for a suitable husband more seriously. Meanwhile, AnnaBeth is trying to picture her future with Davis.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  3. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 22 - The Big Day
    8.4/10(489 votes)

    #3 - The Big Day

    S1:E22

    With an impending storm about to hit Bluebell, George and Lemon prepare for their wedding day. Meanwhile, taking shelter from the storm, Zoe finds herself stranded in a barn with Wade.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  4. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 1 - Kablang
    8.3/10(435 votes)

    #4 - Kablang

    S4:E1

    Zoe is happy that Wade has decided to stay in town, but struggles to get him to notice her romantic gestures. Someone from Brick's past pays him a visit. Lavon and George want the same thing.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  5. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 3 - The Very Good Bagel
    8.3/10(324 votes)

    #5 - The Very Good Bagel

    S4:E3

    Wade and Zoe finally start to make progress after weeks of relationship issues.

    Director:Richard W. Abramitis
    Writer:Kendall Sand

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  6. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 10 - Blue Christmas
    8.2/10(399 votes)

    #6 - Blue Christmas

    S2:E10

    Zoe (Rachel Bilson) finds herself anxious that her ever-critical mother will be visiting BlueBell soon for the holidays. In order to avoid spending quality time with her mother, she busies herself with a patient, but potentially ruins Christmas Eve for the whole town.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  7. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 2 - The Curling Iron
    8.2/10(330 votes)

    #7 - The Curling Iron

    S4:E2

    Zoe to tries ignore her problems with Wade and focus on work; Wade asks Lemon for advice about Zoe.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:April Blair

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  8. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 7 - The Butterstick Tab
    8.2/10(283 votes)

    #8 - The Butterstick Tab

    S4:E7

    Zoe forces Wade to change his ways after seeing him flirting with some women.

    Director:Ricardo Méndez Matta
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 9 - End of Days
    8.2/10(296 votes)

    #9 - End of Days

    S4:E9

    AnnaBeth has a dream in which BlueBell's founder prophesies five omens that will proceed the town's demise; Wade and Zoe have different opinions on marriage; George gets a potentially life-changing offer.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writers:Kendall Sand, Adam Milch

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  10. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 1 - I Fall to Pieces
    8.1/10(471 votes)

    #10 - I Fall to Pieces

    S2:E1

    After George confesses his feelings to Zoe, she finds herself having to make a tough decision between George and Wade, leaving the two guys at odds on how to handle the situation. In search of some much needed girl advice, Zoe makes a new fast friend in former BlueBell resident Ruby Jeffries, who no one is excited to see. Lemon decides it’s time to get her own apartment and a job, but it’s tougher than she thought. Continuing to forge ahead with her new life, Lemon proceeds to return the wedding presents, but a sudden detour to Zoe’s while holding a cake knife creates a stir with the townspeople.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Leila Gerstein

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  11. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 17 - Heart to Hart
    8.0/10(446 votes)

    #11 - Heart to Hart

    S1:E17

    Zoe has conflicted feelings about seeing her estranged father, world-renowned surgeon Ethan Hart, who has agreed to travel to Bluebell to perform surgery on George’s father as a favor to Zoe. Fearful of losing George, Lemon decides she must befriend Zoe in order to prevent her from telling George about Lemon’s affair with Lavon. Meanwhile, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rammer Jammer, the owner hosts a signature cocktail contest between Wade and Shelley.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Rina Mimoun

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  12. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 21 - Stuck
    8.0/10(253 votes)

    #12 - Stuck

    S3:E21

    When Wade's dad asks Zoe for help with his love life, she is happy to get involved, until Wade advises her that no good can come from it. Lavon recruits George to help persuade the city comptroller to change BlueBell's billing on an exit sign, but finds himself in competition against his rival, Mayor Gainey. Meanwhile, Lemon continues to try to raise Fancie's profile, but all her plans seem to go up in flames.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  13. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 4 - Red Dye #40
    8.0/10(295 votes)

    #13 - Red Dye #40

    S4:E4

    Lavon organizes a talent show; Wade and Zoe wind up in a compromising situation.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Tamar Laddy, Ari Posner

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  14. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 6 - Alabama Boys
    8.0/10(268 votes)

    #14 - Alabama Boys

    S4:E6

    Zoe and Wade feel unprepared for parenthood; a surprise shakes Brick to the core.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writers:Leila Gerstein, April Blair

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  15. Hart of Dixie Season 4 Episode 8 - 61 Candles
    8.0/10(267 votes)

    #15 - 61 Candles

    S4:E8

    Zoe gets sad when she realizes she doesn't have an heirloom to pass down to their child, so Wade makes it his mission to find something from one of their pasts. Brick is disappointed when everyone forgets his birthday, so when Lavon and Wade invite Brick on a fishing excursion, he thinks he is being led to a surprise party. Lemon and Zoe try make plans to have a girls’ day, but things do not go as planned. Meanwhile, George’s parents come to town and they are shocked by who he is dating and his new job.

    Director:Brandi Bradburn
    Writers:April Blair, Tamar Laddy

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  16. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 18 - Bachelorettes & Bullets
    7.9/10(411 votes)

    #16 - Bachelorettes & Bullets

    S1:E18

    Zoe makes a romantic connection with one of her patients, Jesse, and accepts his invitation to lunch. Lemon agrees to let Magnolia plan her bachelorette party as long as she follows Lemon’s strict instructions, but Magnolia has some more “interesting” plans in store for her big sister. Wade plans a hunting trip for George’s bachelor party.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writer:Donald Todd

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  17. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 4 - In Havoc & In Heat
    7.8/10(519 votes)

    #17 - In Havoc & In Heat

    S1:E4

    When a heat wave rolls through Bluebell, Zoe realizes that the hot weather is affecting everyone's behavior and lowering their inhibitions. In fact, Zoe struggles to fight her heat-induced attraction to Wade until she finally gives in. Meanwhile, Lemon is determined to win over George's parents when they come to town for a visit, but she is caught off guard when Lavon shows up to the same restaurant with his date, Didi.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Rina Mimoun

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  18. Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 16 - Tributes & Triangles
    7.8/10(386 votes)

    #18 - Tributes & Triangles

    S1:E16

    Much to Brick’s disappointment, George is named Bluebell’s Man of the Year. As the town’s mayor, Lavon is expected to host a cocktail party in George’s honor, but for obvious reasons this is a difficult situation for Lavon given his history with Lemon. Fortunately for Lavon, Zoe agrees to step in and help him with the party, but things take a turn for the disastrous when Zoe has to improvise a speech at the gathering. Meanwhile, Magnolia begs Wade to write a song and perform it with her at the party.

    Director:Joe Lazarov
    Writer:Michelle Paradise

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  19. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 9 - Sparks Fly
    7.8/10(345 votes)

    #19 - Sparks Fly

    S2:E9

    Wade struggles with feeling like he’s a placeholder in Zoe’s life, so he decides that they should go on a date. Despite Zoe’s apprehensions, she decides to bid on Wade’s basket at the upcoming charity picnic auction, but is surprised that she is not the only one interested. Lemon mistakenly wins Lavon’s basket and decides to keep her true feelings for him to herself and instead offers some advice about his relationship with Ruby. Meanwhile, George is interested in dating Tansy and creates a basket that he hopes she will bid on.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Jamie Gorenberg

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  20. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 11 - Old Alabama
    7.8/10(349 votes)

    #20 - Old Alabama

    S2:E11

    With Lavon preoccupied with his personal life, he lets his Mayoral duties slip at the worst time, as BlueBell’s Pioneer Day is fast approaching and a reporter from Southern Living magazine is in town. Seeing that he needs help, Zoe and Wade volunteer to help him out by playing BlueBell’s “Founding Couple.” Zoe is also trying a new tact when it comes to her relationship with Wade, which has her taking on many new projects. Lemon and AnnaBeth devise a plan to get Lavon to let them cater the First Feast, in order to get some publicity for their new business. Meanwhile, George gives advice to Brick on how to handle his new relationship.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West

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  21. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 13 - Lovesick Blues
    7.8/10(342 votes)

    #21 - Lovesick Blues

    S2:E13

    When Zoe is alerted by the Health Department about a flu epidemic heading towards BlueBell, she is forced to put the town on lockdown. Because of the quarantine, Wade is forced to stay at his ex-girlfriends house causing Zoe to become jealous. Lemon’s plan for the perfect night with Walt goes awry when she begins to feel under the weather. Meanwhile, George finds himself roped into directing Lavon’s tourism commercial about BlueBell’s small-town charm, but it seems Lavon, is more preoccupied with his co-star than his commercial.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  22. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 16 - Where I Lead Me
    7.8/10(332 votes)

    #22 - Where I Lead Me

    S2:E16

    With the sudden nuptials of Wanda and Tom in BlueBell, Zoe agrees to be maid of honor, which entails the difficult job of watching Wanda’s crafty mother. Zoe uses her wedding duties to try to avoid the awkwardness between her and Wade, but has a feeling something is wrong. Lemon faces the memory of being left at the altar and decides to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Lavon hears about the neighboring town trying to build a shopping mall next to their local beach and he enlists George’s help to fight it, but an unexpected side of George rears its ugly head.

    Director:Kevin Mock
    Writers:Leila Gerstein, Len Goldstein

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  23. Hart of Dixie Season 2 Episode 22 - On the Road Again
    7.8/10(333 votes)

    #23 - On the Road Again

    S2:E22

    After having a rough time in BlueBell, Zoe decides a little time in New York City might be the perfect opportunity to give her some much needed perspective. But a medical emergency on the plane forces her to complete the trip with an unexpected companion. George struggles with his constant relationship misfortunes, until he runs in to Lily Anne, who helps him with his heartache. When Lemon promises that the Rammer Jammer will be having a special concert with the band Gloriana, she must scramble to make it happen, with the less-than-enthusiastic help of Wade. Meanwhile, Lavon discovers that the opposing town's Mayor has stolen something dear to him and enlists the help of the townspeople to get it back.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writers:Leila Gerstein, Len Goldstein

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  24. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 18 - Back in the Saddle Again
    7.8/10(252 votes)

    #24 - Back in the Saddle Again

    S3:E18

    Zoe and Lemon seem to find some common ground and turn to each other for some much needed girlfriend advice. Wade is excited to take Vivian out for a nice night out, but when her ex-husband begins texting her, Wade becomes suspicious of her exes’ true intentions. Lavon has the opportunity to bid to have the County Fair in BlueBell, but he loses focus when learns that AnnaBeth is now dating. Meanwhile, Magnolia concocts a plan to get Brick away from his house to throw a party.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Kendall Sand

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  25. Hart of Dixie Season 3 Episode 19 - A Better Man
    7.8/10(256 votes)

    #25 - A Better Man

    S3:E19

    Zoe finds herself in the middle of Wade and Vivian’s relationship, putting her in an awkward position. Things between Lavon and AnnaBeth are getting worse and starting to affect the town. Lemon is upset when she receives a less-than-perfect health inspection grade and devises a plan to get it changed. Meanwhile, George needs a distraction and begrudgingly agrees to go on a date with a Bible School teacher.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Jamie Gorenberg

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bluebell" is the best rated episode of "Hart of Dixie". It scored 9.1/10 based on 605 votes. Directed by David Paymer and written by Leila Gerstein, it aired on 3/27/2015. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Second Chance".